DIY Yarn Carrots

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Get ready for Easter with this darling DIY! We are sharing how to make bright orange faux carrots using a few simple supplies. Grab your trusty hot glue gun, orange yarn, foam cones and green crepe steamers and you are set! These yarn carrots look so cute on display in a basket with faux grass. You could even add them to a glass bowl for a sweet centerpiece with some decorative eggs scattered in the bowl. These DIY Yarn Eggs are festive, fun and you can use them as Easter decor for years to come!

 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by cutting strips of green streamers about 5 inches. Each carrot will take 4 pieces of streamer.


DIY Yarn Carrots step 1
Step
2

Take the sharp ends of scissors and poke a hole into the top of the foam cone. Twist the scissors a bit to make the hole a bit bigger.


DIY Yarn Carrots step 2
Step
3

Twist the ends of the streamers together.

DIY Yarn Carrots step 3
Step
4

Poke into the hole on the top of the cone using the scissors.

DIY Yarn Carrots step 4
Step
5

Add a dot of hot glue at the tip of the cone. Start wrapping the yarn around the cone. After wrapping a few times, add a bit more glue. Continue this until you get to the top.


DIY Yarn Carrots step 5
Step
6

Continue wrapping around the tip until you meet the streamers in the center.


DIY Yarn Carrots step 6

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